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25 | On March 21, 2022, at 10:00 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Luigi Gargaro, conducted an unannounced annual required inspection and met with the licensee, Abigain Martinez. LPA disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility by the Licensee. Three (3) children and the licensee were present in the facility during this inspection. This facility is a one floor, three bedroom, two bathroom home. Licensee accompanied LPA inside the facility during this inspection. The following areas used for child care are: the two day care rooms and the day care bathroom.
Off limits areas are the kitchen, the three home bedrooms, the second bathroom and the home garage. The kitchen is made off limits with a secured child safety gate that is installed in the entrance way between the living room and the kitchen. The first two home bedrooms are made off limits with a door knob cover and a locking door handle respectively. The third (master) bedroom and second bath are located behind the kitchen and are made off limits by the use of the kitchen safety gate. The garage is detached from the home and is otherwise inaccessible as it is in the off limits yard area.
The licensee does have an operable wall heating unit but attests that it is not be used during day care hours and understands that if she decides to operate it in the day care, prior to its use, she must install a gate or other safety device around it to make it inaccessible to children in care. Licensee previously submitted a signed written declaration attesting to same.
The fire extinguisher, smoke detector, and carbon monoxide detector met requirements. All hazardous items were inaccessible to children. The licensee has toys, play equipment and materials available. The home has a fenced front yard available for outdoor activities. The home has a side yard and drive way that licensee states are off limits to the day care as they are not appropriate care areas. No bodies of water observed on the premises during the inspection. Licensee stated there are no weapons in the home. A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse clearances or exemptions. |